I Love the Country Mouse!

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1. I love the country mouse, tucked in her cozy house. Though clouds may billow, on her pillow she cannot be roused. CONTENTED and serene, while she may not be seen, though just a smidgen in her kitchen, truly a mouse queen!

2. Fresh blueberry PIE, appealing to the eye, is in the making, freshly baking, worthy of a sigh!

3. Her cheerful apron on, that she relies upon, with incentive, quite inventive, whether dusk or dawn. COOKIES the perfect size, I think you will surmise, are so delicious on their dishes for snacking or sunrise.

4. Fresh hot coffee brewed, with tasty breakfast food, or COOKIES dipped with every sip will cheer anyone’s mood.

5. Contented in her house, the little country mouse, is a sample and example how our. JOY should rouse. Keeping her in mind, I’m sure that you will find, a lasting peace while worries cease and troubles left behind!

An Old Fashioned Person

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1. I’m an old fashioned person 
who likes modern things,

and many conveniences 
that modern life brings;

such as clocks and appliances, 
cars and airplanes,

televisions, cell phones, 
computers and trains.

Deep in my heart though 
I have a great love

of old fashioned pleasures 
I often dream of;

like good home cooked MEALS 
and pies freshly baked,

attractively served 
on a fine antique plate.

2. Sitting in front of 
a crackling FIRE

while reading and dozing 
before I retire.

Spending much time 
with my family and friends.

Avoiding unneeded 
superfluous trends.

Planting a garden 
of flowers and plants.

A candlelit dinner 
and wine for romance.

3. Strolling in parks, 
near a boat dock or lake.

Fun birthday parties 
with ice cream and cake.

Evenings at home 
in my cozy attire.

Watching a movie 
in front of a fire.

Raking up LEAVES 
on a warm sunny day

and watching them fall 
in their colored array.

4. Building a snowman 
or pulling a sled.

Eating a muffin 
or fresh home baked bread.

Writing a letter, 
a card, or a note.

WALKING through snow 
in a warm hat and coat.

Sitting in summertime 
under a tree.

Watching a bird 
or a small honey bee.

5. Making out CHRISTMAS cards 
late in the fall.

Shopping for items 
or gifts at a mall.

Chatting with a special friend 
on the phone.

Quietly writing a song 
or a poem.

All of these old fashioned 
favorite things

lighten my spirit 
and give my heart wings.

When I reflect 
and recall them anew
I feel deep contentment 
and peace through and through!

The One Horse Open Sleigh

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1. Clippity clop. Clippity clop. Imagine the sound as the horse's hoofs drop! Down to VILLAGE and throughout the town, while capturing smiles from the people around. A brown horse with reins draws a quaint open sleigh, which creates the most soothing enchanting display. Two passengers both with a smile on their face, sit comfortably snuggled in their cozy space. 

2. Contented with feeling the crisp dancing breeze, their horse draws the carriage with poise and such ease. The sound of his hoofs has a hypnotic power, as snowflakes float down in a delicate shower. Imaging where they are planning to be, allows them to feel very tranquil and free. They are thinking of heading for a shallow pond, to do some ice SKATING of which they’ve grown fond. 

3. Then a PARTY with friends they both anticipate, with cocktails hors d'oeuvres pastries cookies and cake. But the sleigh ride alone over snow covered hills, may very well be the best cure for their ills! They begin to imagine the scenes they will pass, like a church’s large windows of dazzling stained glass. Down in the village they'll be happy to see, some strollers enjoying a fun shopping spree. 

4. Once out of town in the quaint COUNTRYSIDE, they are certain to pass deer and squirrels as they glide. It does not seem easy to fully portray, the joy that’s derived from a horse driven sleigh. Over the hillside and down through the vale, as you turn and then glide with the wind at your tail. Then later relaxing when you start to tire, you can sip fresh hot cocoa in front of a fire.

 5. Many people may never have known the delight, of a horse driven sleigh ride by day or by night, but its warm charming image remains to be seen, in the hearts of all those who will take time to DREAM!

Winter Doldrums

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1. Have winter doldrums got you down? Try and call a friend. Is nothing cheery left around? A note of KINDNESS send.

2. Others also feel blue as winter takes its toll. Do not mope around the house but take a little stroll, around the yard or down the street, alone or with someone you meet. At the mall or a café to BRIGHTEN up a gloomy day. 

3. Fresh clean air will clear your mind while CHEERFULNESS you're sure to find. When the sun comes out once more your peace of mind it will restore.

4. Make some cookies, bake a cake. Share them then for heaven's sake. Wear a smile upon your face to brighten up the human race. LAUGH be merry jump and shout. That's what life is all about!

5. God became a man to share our hopes and dreams so be aware. Each time that you begin to frown just quickly turn it upside down. When lovingly you freely GIVE, you truly have begun to live!

"A cheerful heart is the best medicine, but a depressed spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22